The Grounds, Alexandria – smiling staff

Restauranteurs often want staff in photos but the staff aren’t being paid to be photographed. They are being paid to be rushed off their feet, the meat between the chef and the customers, and don’t always want to smile at a photographer who is blinding them with a flash.

So if you want staff to be in photos, make sure they are into smiling, no matter how busy they are.

This photo works well because the waitress is smiling, the food is visible, the ambient lighting is warm and inviting and there are happy diners in the background.